[0:04] Welcome to the August 18th meeting of the 100th County Board of Commissioners. This meeting is being held in accordance with the provisions of the Open Local Communities Act. At the notice given by hosting throughout the year, a copy of the revised, and it will lead to notice in bold reports in the 1st and 2nd floor of the Main Street County complex building at one point in New Jersey, about the place reserved for such announcements. A copy has been held on April 4, January 12, 20, 16 to the start, led to a trend of time to career renews, tap them to online, any express time to new state resists and receive such notices, and by following a copy of the 100th County Court. This is Rogan Smith, please call the roll.

[0:33] Yes, Commissioner Rutch.

[0:35] Here.

[0:35] Commissioner Zahlein.

[0:36] Here.

[0:37] Commissioner Van Doren.

[0:39] Here.

[0:40] Deputy Director Pull.

[0:42] Here.

[0:43] And Director Lentzo.

[0:44] Here.

[0:45] This time I will ask County Council Katrina Doyle as to why we might decide to go into executive session.

[0:51] We have two matters for executive session.

[0:53] The first is the discussion regarding County Open Space Grant Program.

[0:57] The second is the discussion regarding the consideration of the acceptance of property donation

[1:01] in Lebanon, it's not just in California, it's in the legs, we're talking about that.

[1:06] All right, wonderful.

[1:08] Do I have an emotional executive session?

[1:10] Emotional executive.

[1:11] Emotional by Mr. Wright's second, by Mr. Sallway.

[1:14] And ever, I think, by the way,

[1:18] it's

[1:21] a little bit safer.

[1:24] You know, you need to read all the notes.

[1:26] That's it.

[1:27] Yeah.

[1:42] All right. Good evening, everybody. In the moment, I'll ask that you join the rise to join us in the Pledge of Allegiance, which traditionally has to move silence on the pledge to keep those serving the station as we're drawn in our thoughts.

[1:56] to please present.

[1:59] Legislations in flag.

[2:01] United States.

[2:02] Two landcasters, one Nation.

[2:06] Rhode Island.

[2:06] You've been to this little liberty and justice.

[2:09] Thank

[2:15] you.

[2:16] On

[2:19] the clock.

[2:20] And moved into executive session at that time.

[2:22] Last county council.

[2:23] That'sии Joe, the one for the purpose of that executive session.

[2:26] Thank you, director.

[2:26] We actually had three minutes to discuss an executive session.

[2:30] and previously mentioned, we had a discussion regarding

[2:33] County Open Space Grant Program.

[2:35] We also had a discussion with this elect regarding

[2:39] the consideration of the acceptance

[2:40] of property donation in Lebanon,

[2:42] Township, and Califonboro.

[2:44] Not previously mentioned, but discussed in the executive

[2:46] session, we also had a discussion regarding health benefits.

[2:50] The minutes from the executive session will be available.

[2:52] It's such time and the need for confidentiality,

[2:53] no longer exists.

[2:54] Thank you.

[2:55] Thank you.

[2:58] All right, so I read the public meeting

[3:01] meeting of this at the beginning of the meeting.

[3:05] And so I'll do so again now from the benefit of those

[3:07] in attendance.

[3:08] This meeting's being held in order to the position

[3:10] of the Open Public Meeting.

[3:11] Zach, that would notice, has been given my post

[3:13] and graph here a copy of the revised annual meeting.

[3:15] Notice on bulletin boards on the first and second floor,

[3:17] the Main Street County Complex building

[3:19] of a one flington in Jersey,

[3:20] a whole place reserved for such announcements.

[3:22] Copy was made on April 4, January 12, 2026.

[3:25] The Star Ledger, Trenton Times, Courier News,

[3:27] Tape and Tijuana Line Express Times,

[3:29] new papers designated to receive such notices and by filing a copy of the

[3:33] hiring county clerk. We will now move to the reports from the individual

[3:37] commissioners. Each member of this board is assigned liaison duties to various

[3:41] county departments, boards and commissions and during this portion of the meeting

[3:44] the board members provide highlights of their current activities. Let's start with

[3:48] Commissioner Rich. Director, thank you. As we as on the Harmony County Library

[3:53] I have a few exciting updates to share this evening sponsored by the Friends of the

[3:57] County Library. The headquarters and north branch libraries will be

[4:01] participated in 29th annual Manhattan short film festival that screens taking

[4:06] place from September 24th throughout October 4th. This international film festival

[4:11] gives our residents the opportunity to join film lovers in more than 500 venues

[4:15] around the world and building this year's 10 finalists. Audience founders will

[4:20] also have the opportunity to become film-printed themselves by casting their

[4:23] both for best film and best actor.

[4:26] Past men had short finalists have gone

[4:28] and received Academy Award nominations

[4:30] making this a great opportunity to experience

[4:33] some of the best short films being produced today.

[4:36] Details about the film screening times

[4:38] and registration can be found on the

[4:40] 100 in County Library website.

[4:42] The library is also currently hosting

[4:44] Revolution in Jersey's Traveling Exhibit,

[4:47] Revolutionary Lives, Living the American Experiment

[4:50] and then now at the headquarters library on Route 12 in Rare Township.

[4:54] The exhibit runs through Sunday, August 30th, and highlights the often ruled stories of everyday

[4:59] jerseys and lives, labor, and choices, helped shape the road and machinery era.

[5:04] As we continue to commit commemorating America's 250th anniversary,

[5:09] this exhibit offers another engaging opportunity for residents to explore New Jersey's

[5:13] important role in our nation's history.

[5:16] Also, it was made onto the Department of Labor, so I want to provide an update on Paving

[5:21] Preservation Work along County Route 513 and 616.

[5:25] Our contractor APS is expected to complete this work next week, while the department is

[5:29] hoped the project would finish sooner, ongoing rain and weather conditions have prevented some

[5:35] challenges for us.

[5:37] With some schools returning next week, Public Works has been proactive in coordinating with

[5:41] with the effect of school systems.

[5:42] Schools have been notified of the pending work

[5:45] provided with the contractor's contact information

[5:47] and additional police coverage.

[5:49] Has been secured to help ensure that school buses

[5:51] can safely complete pickups and drop-offs

[5:54] while remaining work is underway.

[5:57] So we appreciate the patience of residents,

[5:59] loaders, and our school communities

[6:00] as this important payment preservation work

[6:02] is completed.

[6:04] Director, that concludes my remarks.

[6:05] I appreciate it.

[6:06] Thank you, Commissioner Rich.

[6:08] Mr. Schottel.

[6:08] Thank you, Director.

[6:09] as lays down to the 100 in County Department of Information Technology, I'm pleased to share an update on several projects that I highlighted at our last meeting, all of which strengthen the county's technology infrastructure, cybersecurity and services for our residents.

[6:24] The 911 firewall refresh has been completed, providing important upgrades to the security and reliability of our emergency communications infrastructure.

[6:34] Countywide Cycle Security Training is also underway helping ensure employees have the knowledge and tools necessary to protect the county systems and information.

[6:44] The information technology team is also completed development of the service now application as well as the Group 12 Conwit and Fiber Project.

[6:52] The completion of the Group 12 Projects represents an important investment in the county's communication infrastructure and will provide a great reliability and connectivity between county facilities.

[7:03] I'm also pleased to report that the 100 county website refreshes complete.

[7:08] We've received many compliments on the website's new appearance,

[7:11] and importantly on how well it functions on mobile devices.

[7:15] The redesigned site makes it easier for residents to access

[7:18] county information and services, whether they are using a computer,

[7:22] tablet, or smartphone.

[7:24] Switching gears as collais and collais on to the department of

[7:27] economic development and tourism.

[7:29] I also want to highlight the farm-to-table road trip featured on the

[7:33] 400-in-website. There's no better place to experience fresh locally grown

[7:38] food than 100-in-county. From charming cafes serving locally roasted coffee and

[7:44] farm fresh breakfasts to restaurants celebrating the flavors of each season,

[7:49] every stop connects visitors with the people and places that make

[7:52] 100-in-a-true agricultural destination. Along the way visitors can browse

[7:57] farm markets filled with freshly picked produce, homemade baked goods,

[8:01] cheeses, and specialty products before ending the day with a memorable meal featuring

[8:07] ingredients grown right here in our region.

[8:10] I encourage everyone to grab their appetite, explore our local farms and businesses,

[8:15] and experience fresh flavors, agricultural, had our heritage,

[8:18] and outstanding local products in a country in County such a special destination.

[8:23] That concludes my report. Thank you, Director.

[8:24] Thank you Commissioner Soloway.

[8:26] I'd like to begin by knowing that our next board meeting scheduled for September 1st will be held at the Historic Hunter and County Courthouse.

[8:34] At that meeting this board will consider recommendations the award of a half a million dollars in grant funding to local fire and EMS agencies throughout this county.

[8:43] These funds are included in the county's fiscal year 2026 budget and represent another important investment in local organizations to protect our residents every day.

[8:52] This program is also part of our ongoing era of partnership with our municipalities helping local fire and EMS agencies make important investments in public safety equipment while reducing the burden on local taxpayers.

[9:06] Given the Commissioner Van Dorn is joining us by phone this evening, I also want to highlight an upcoming initiative from our 100 in County Health Department to which she is in the ASEAN.

[9:15] Later this month, the Department is partnering with the United Way for the start school strong with the United Way program.

[9:22] Our public health nursing staff will provide three biometric screenings, including lipid testing, A1C testing, and hemoglobin testing for anemia.

[9:31] This is just one example of the many community-based outreach programs conducted by our public health team throughout the year.

[9:37] By bringing services directly into our communities, we help residents access important health information and resources close to home.

[9:45] Tomorrow also marks the start of the 26th annual 100th County for Asian Agricultural Fair.

[9:51] The open ceremony begins at 5 p.m. the South County Fairgrounds in East Animal Township and the fair will continue through Sunday at 5 o'clock p.m.

[10:00] There truly are activities and attractions for everyone, and we hope residents throughout

[10:04] Hunter B. County will come out and join one of our community's great annual traditions.

[10:10] Those looking to get outdoors this summer begins to give way to fall.

[10:15] The Division of Parks and Recreation is offering an actualistic guided hike at Point

[10:19] Bound on Saturday, September 12, from 9 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.

[10:24] Point Bound offers one of the most challenging and rewarding Hikes in Hunter B. County with

[10:28] beautiful views of the surrounding woods and farmland opportunities to see

[10:33] migrating raptures along the ridge and return high along the Muscadette

[10:37] pond river. Program is open to ages 12 through adults with children and

[10:42] accompanied by registered adult cost is $12. Registration is available online

[10:47] through the County Parks website. It is another great opportunity to get outside

[10:52] and experience the natural beauty that makes Hunter and County such a special

[10:55] place to call. So the first item on tonight's agenda is a presentation from the center of

[11:01] education for educational advancement. CEA, we have a few instrumental individuals in CEA to

[11:07] provide an overview of the role that the organization plays in our community.

[11:12] Thank

[11:17] you very much for your time. I'm just going to pass around some impact reports for this year.

[11:21] I think I have too many, or maybe not enough, but you've driven as way to mount for the right

[11:26] amount of commissioners, but we have a couple of virtual today.

[11:29] Part of it, make sure you're there.

[11:40] Thank you.

[11:43] So what's your mind staying facing both the sides of the room here?

[11:47] So my name's Colin Remus.

[11:49] I do fundraising and development for the Center for Educational Advancement.

[11:52] Many of you probably know us from the CEAJ,

[11:55] if I turn to track right here on Main Street every year,

[11:57] on Thanksgiving morning.

[11:59] We are the organizers of the event.

[12:01] However, we are also a multi-service disability support organization.

[12:05] a lot of counties, a few counties in southern New Jersey and our mission is to facilitate career pathways, community employment and employment choice for students and adults with disabilities.

[12:14] We do that in a few different ways. I'm going to start with supported employment.

[12:17] So supported employment helps individuals with disabilities prepare for it, obtain and maintain meaningful community employment.

[12:23] So what that means is from point A to point B to point A being you know you want a job, you know you want to work in the community to point B being you have that job

[12:32] and you learn all the skills that go along with searching for, finding, interviewing for, and getting, and pulling and maintaining a job.

[12:38] So it provides individualized job development, one-on-one job coaching, and ongoing support followed to each person's needs.

[12:45] So everyone's path is not always the same when it comes to support employment, so we find it very important to match each individual's needs, depending on what type of support they may need to be, as successful as possible in their respective employment choice.

[12:58] And finally, it's a word of one that creates lasting employment outcomes that promote independence while helping local businesses meet their workforce needs.

[13:09] Sorry, I'll do it. I can control it now.

[13:15] Okay, CEA school. I'm a four principal CEA school. I'm not the principal anymore. I have a different position in the CEA.

[13:25] Okay, two-year school is an in-district school.

[13:30] It's one of three that are left in the state.

[13:33] We operate our class and win the public school

[13:36] of South London Regional High School.

[13:38] We have students age 14 to 21.

[13:41] The reason we have our students in the schools

[13:43] that they can stand experiences their peers

[13:46] and they're not segregated separated from their age groups.

[13:50] Our first school basically does community-grade employment.

[13:54] We have our own social workers, nurses, a large staff to handle multiple disabilities.

[14:03] We moved from our campus, which is on the docket, and chewed out 100 in 2016, we used

[14:10] to be spring run school, and we changed our agency school at that time.

[14:18] Me again.

[14:19] I'm the direct now of youth services.

[14:22] We have those students from the age of 14 up to 24.

[14:25] We just got notified today of a one of 25 vendors in the state that we got

[14:32] immunity for another three-year grant for pre-entry, which is pre-employment

[14:39] transition services. This is our second three-year grant that we were approved

[14:43] for. We're ending our first three-year grant in the three years that we've

[14:48] been running this grant. We have serviced almost 200 students within the program.

[14:54] We pay them, we find them employment, we put it into 12 hours in the stress of the

[15:00] Classes before they go out into employment. From many of them, it is their first experience

[15:07] working in the community at a job. In the Flemington area, we have placed students locally on the main street of the pretzel factory. I'm working on

[15:16] charities currently, as kind of manager there, and they go into actual jobs, they report, they do their kind of sheets, they get paid direct deposits,

[15:29] as they would as they would as any of the job would be.

[15:32] We also two of the fastest seed services,

[15:35] one is at a school youth.

[15:36] Here's some youth that graduate,

[15:38] but don't know what to do.

[15:40] You know, not the one good school,

[15:41] or thing you want to get a job.

[15:43] And we work with them through a division

[15:44] of vocational rehabilitation services.

[15:47] We also have the service,

[15:49] which is a voucher program for DVRS.

[15:51] The voucher program is basically the state pays us

[15:54] to work with students in five different areas of pre-ex,

[15:58] which would be job exploration, self-advocacy,

[16:03] continued enrollment for secondary school,

[16:05] work-based learning, which is the actual internships,

[16:08] which could be non-paid,

[16:10] and the last one is workplace radius.

[16:13] That's all right.

[16:13] I'm

[16:18] Kyra, I'm the director

[16:19] of our workplace readiness extended employment program.

[16:23] We started ages 24, but we do.

[16:25] So we have in the past had extended employees who are younger than 24.

[16:32] We usually receive clients who need a little more hands on work that couldn't be successful

[16:38] and supported employment, if they age out of Paul's program.

[16:43] We're kind of a stepping stone to community employment.

[16:46] So workplace readiness is dedicated to helping individuals develop the critical skills and

[16:52] abilities need it for a successful transition to community equipment.

[16:57] So at CEA everything is in-house, so we've received jobs from the government, local hospitals,

[17:04] factories on nearby or even out of state, and they get paid sub-minimum wage, and they're

[17:10] learning skills on how to have the photo to be rate to be successful in the community.

[17:17] The program is specifically designed to support those required additional time to build

[17:22] educational skills necessary for workplace readiness and success.

[17:27] So without we do groups, we don't want to do president buildings, we do community jobs

[17:32] sampling with them, we do meetings one-on-one to work on the skills that we see, that they

[17:39] could work on to be successful in the community.

[17:42] It's been around for a while.

[17:46] 1772, so we've had clients for over 30 years who work in the community, but they're more comfortable with the more hands-on support that we provide in-house, and those who are ready for the community sometimes they go to support an employment, sometimes they go fully community-integrated employment.

[18:05] So I look at my department as a stepping stone from jumping from Paul's department into Haley's, or just where they're at right now.

[18:18] And these are a couple of pictures of our current extended employees.

[18:23] Like Sarah's been here over 30 years.

[18:26] We've had that job sampling opportunity at the hospital.

[18:30] That's some of the work that we do with two current extended employees.

[18:35] And then the top right picture, that's some job that we did during COVID.

[18:40] So it's really nice what we do there.

[18:45] All right, so I would kind of reserve this time for any questions anybody has.

[18:50] The pictures have any questions I'd be happy to answer.

[18:56] What are the ways you work?

[18:58] So we do Middlesex, Mercer, Honordan, and Somerset.

[19:03] We're looking to expand in these services.

[19:06] It's a part of Warren and the western part of Union since we do a lot of services there.

[19:16] For example, we have the Plainfield South and North, so it's just, you know, we have a lot

[19:21] of people in the Plainfield area which is right in the store.

[19:24] Right.

[19:25] Three different Plainfields and three different counties.

[19:27] That was correct.

[19:28] All right.

[19:29] Anyone else have any other questions or comments from the board?

[19:33] Thank you very much for everything.

[19:34] Thank you very much.

[19:35] Thank you for your time.

[19:37] Good work.

[19:37] Thanks for your time.

[19:38] Have a good rest of your night.

[19:39] Thank you.

[19:47] Next step is the Proclamation portion of our agenda.

[19:49] Always a pleasure to recognize members of our community

[19:54] and their accomplishments.

[19:56] The Proclamation on tonight's agenda will be presented on Wednesday

[19:59] day to Charlie Peirot and the 4-H Fair, that evening, because a confirmation recognizes

[20:05] Charlie's decades of steadfast service, the 4-H agricultural fair, dating back to when

[20:11] it was the funding to the fair, and in fact, when it came around, it's going to last.

[20:15] We are privileged to recognize Charlie express our deepest gratitude for all he's done and

[20:20] continues to do to make everything better from under the counter.

[20:26] So do I have emotions to adopt this proclamations so it's official and gets it tomorrow?

[20:32] Motion by Mr. Ritch.

[20:33] Second.

[20:34] Second.

[20:34] Second minus the solid way.

[20:35] Roll call.

[20:36] Mr. Ritch.

[20:37] Yes.

[20:37] Mr. Ritch.

[20:38] Yes.

[20:38] Mr. Paul.

[20:40] Absolutely.

[20:41] Mr. Bandoren?

[20:43] Yeah?

[20:44] Mr. Lanzell.

[20:45] Yes.

[20:46] All right.

[20:47] So it's all official.

[20:48] You're going to need an incident tomorrow looking forward to the fair taking on.

[20:52] So next, we're going to move to public comments if anyone who was here, and was looking to leave before they get really bored.

[21:01] You can leave right now, but otherwise you can stick around, feel free to see what we're spending money on.

[21:07] So as we move to public comments, I want to share the statement that I make in one form or another at previous forms.

[21:13] public comment is invited, it is part of the democratic process or representative

[21:18] republic is really more of a life right, but we invite those comments and just

[21:23] because we don't necessarily do what you ask, the minute that you ask it, doesn't

[21:28] mean it wasn't considered, we consider all of these comments when we take our actions

[21:31] up here on the sport. A lot of times people are happy and sometimes they're not.

[21:36] That's all part of how it goes. So do I have any comments from the public? All right,

[21:42] seeing none, I guess I didn't even go through all that. So next up grants, we have our deputy

[21:48] CFO Mike Fried Chi to take us through the grants and we're going to read Resolutions 1 to 10 by

[21:54] child and then we're going to make a motion on all of them because why would we refuse this one.

[22:01] All right, so we have 10 items on grants this evening, all of which are chapter 159. Resolution number

[22:08] Number one is going to be for the Musconet Con Watership Management Phase 2 grant, the amount of $146,256.

[22:16] Resolution number two is for the 2026 County Environmental Health Act grant, the amount of $155,617.

[22:26] Resolution three and four are both for the enhancing local public health grant.

[22:30] It's an additional funding through the New Jersey Association of County and city health officials.

[22:35] Number three is for $50,000. Number four is for $385,000. Resolution number five is for the 2027 rate to no grant the amount of $9,618.

[22:48] Resolution number six for the University of Washington chart grant and the amount of $1,000.

[22:54] Resolution number seven is for the 2026 AARP Community Challenge grant the amount of $12,490.

[23:02] Resolution number eight is for the fiscal year 26 clean communities grant the amount of $100,722.28 resolution number nine is for the

[23:12] 2025 green streets and stormwater infrastructure mapping grant the amount of 135,000. Resolution number 10 is for the fiscal year 27 and

[23:21] medication assisted treatment grant amount of $120,072.

[23:26] So do I have a motion to approve acceptance of grants one through 10?

[23:35] Motion.

[23:35] Motion by Mrs. Solone.

[23:37] Second.

[23:37] Second by Mr. Rich.

[23:39] Anyone opposed to us taking in this $1.1 million that's being given to us?

[23:43] No.

[23:44] I didn't think so.

[23:45] All right.

[23:46] So let's roll call points.

[23:47] Ms. Solone?

[23:48] Yes.

[23:49] Mr. Rich?

[23:49] Yes.

[23:50] Mr. Paul?

[23:55] Yes, thank you Mike. So, next up is our CFO, Andrew Burnett. You got something special for us tonight, don't you?

[24:05] Yep. Good. So, what I have for tonight is authorizing the acceptance of the 2020-2500 New County audit.

[24:13] Okay, and before we go forward with that, I know that Commissioner Rich is going to have some comments and then I'll follow up on some of my own.

[24:20] So why don't we leave it off with Commissioner Rich?

[24:22] Director, thank you.

[24:23] So tonight the board is officially certifying its review of Iron County's annual audit and compliance with state law.

[24:29] I'm pleased to report that for the 11th consecutive year, Iron County has earned a clean audit with no binding to recommendations.

[24:36] Over a decade of clean audits as a result of consistent and responsible financial management

[24:41] are more working alongside our CF Bill and Andrew Bernat and its finance team and continues

[24:47] to demonstrate that 100 county can operate effectively with a quality services and maintain

[24:52] a high-level financial capability.

[24:54] That strong financial management has allowed our county to remain free of county debts since

[24:59] 2014 while continuing to make critical investments in infrastructure, public safety parts, technology,

[25:05] and other central county services.

[25:07] But just as importantly,

[25:09] our strong financial position has allowed us

[25:11] to provide direct support to our municipalities,

[25:14] open our local partners to address important needs

[25:16] while protecting county and municipal taxpayers.

[25:19] A clean audit tells taxpayers

[25:21] that the proper safeguards are in place

[25:23] that public funds are being properly accounted for

[25:26] and that this board takes its responsibility

[25:28] as stewards of taxpayer dollars seriously.

[25:32] So, Andrew, I wanna thank you

[25:33] and the entire finance department team as well as the county administration.

[25:37] Every county department for sharing this sports philosophy of good government,

[25:41] sound fiscal management.

[25:43] Maintaining this record requires a countywide commitment to accountability,

[25:47] careful stewardship, and making their responsible decisions with their taxpayer dollars.

[25:52] And, you know, I've said it with, you know,

[25:55] everybody said, we can also over how important it says every year,

[25:59] however long I've been in public life on any level.

[26:02] and, you know, thank you. It's a huge deal.

[26:07] Thank you Commissioner Rich. Receiving a clean audit for 11 years in a row is not just

[26:14] a financial accomplishment, it is a demonstration of confidence and government. And year after year,

[26:23] the independent auditor confirmed that we already know that hiring county runs a type of

[26:27] financial ship. This milestone reflects this board's physical discipline, transparency,

[26:34] accountability, and respect and taxpayer. And as Commissioner Rich noted, this accomplishment

[26:41] extends well beyond the finance department. Our county departments and administration

[26:45] share this board's philosophy that good government requires responsible physical management.

[26:51] That culture of accountability throughout the county government is a major reason we've

[26:55] been able to sustain this record for 11 consecutive years.

[27:00] We've also shown that physical discipline does not mean standing still.

[27:04] Hunter and County continues to invest in critical infrastructure, strengthen county services,

[27:09] support of municipalities, and plan responsibly for the future, all are remaining free of county

[27:14] debt since 2014.

[27:17] 11 consecutive clean audits, zero county debt since 2014, continued investment in our communities

[27:24] and direct support for our new municipalities are all part of the same commitment, delivering

[27:29] good government while protecting the taxpayer.

[27:32] So on behalf of the board, I thank Andrew Bernath and his finance team.

[27:37] The county administration, our department heads, our county employees throughout this organization

[27:41] for bracing the philosophy and our philosophy in helping us maintain that high standard of

[27:47] physical responsibility that our new county taxpayers have come to expect.

[27:51] So now do I have a motion to accept this clean line?

[27:56] Motion by Mr. Rich.

[27:58] Second.

[27:59] Second line, this is solid.

[28:00] Roll call, please.

[28:01] Mr. Rich.

[28:02] Yes.

[28:03] Mr. Rantor.

[28:05] Yes.

[28:06] Mr. Rantor.

[28:08] Mr. Ladson.

[28:09] Yes.

[28:10] Thanks again, Andrew.

[28:11] Thank you.

[28:13] All right.

[28:15] Now we're going to buy some things.

[28:17] Mr. Rantor.

[28:21] Mr. Rantor.

[28:21] I don't know like a grand money article or pockets, right?

[28:25] Grants here.

[28:28] Okay. Resolution number one.

[28:31] You're approving a contract award for year two for counting with 2025-19.

[28:36] And this is with home stat inspections.

[28:38] And this is for inspection services for housing choice voucher units using

[28:43] Inspire inspection protocols.

[28:46] The total contract amount to exceed is $63,960.

[28:51] Go ahead and motion to approve.

[28:54] Mrs. Salloway, go to second.

[28:56] Mr. Rich, any discussion?

[28:58] Roll call, please.

[28:58] Miss Salloway, yes.

[29:00] Mr. Rich?

[29:00] Yes.

[29:00] Mr. Cole?

[29:02] Yes.

[29:02] Mr. Van Doren?

[29:04] Yes.

[29:05] Mr. Eliza?

[29:06] Yes.

[29:07] Resolution number two, you're approving the contract award for kind of a 2026-8.

[29:11] And this is with M.T. contractors.

[29:13] This is for the renovations of the North Branch County Library.

[29:17] Total amount of that to exceed is $319,000.

[29:21] I have a motion to approve.

[29:23] Motion by Mr. Brecht.

[29:25] Second. Second on this.

[29:26] Solid waiting. Discussion to the board.

[29:29] We'll call please. Mr. Arch.

[29:30] Yes. The Solid waiting is. Mr. Paul.

[29:33] Yeah. Mr. Gendorn.

[29:35] Yeah. Mr. Eliza.

[29:37] Yes. Resolution number three.

[29:39] We are proving requisition of our 26-4790.

[29:43] This is with Vermeer, North Atlantic Sales and Service, and it's for many track loader

[29:48] to not to exceed $66,622.55.

[29:55] that the motion to approve from us.

[29:57] The motion might not be solved later in a second.

[29:59] Second.

[30:00] Mr. Redshane, discussion for the board. Roll call, please. Ms. Holloway? Yes, Mr. Redsh? Yes. Mr. Paul? Yes. Mr. Van Dorn? Yes. Mr. Ranzel? Yes.

[30:12] Resolution of the 40 approved and requisition number R26-4978, and this is with Safewear. This is for the Listic Helmets.

[30:20] I just told him not to exceed his $59,999 and 64 cents.

[30:28] Couldn't just make it a flat 60 grand.

[30:31] I don't look like we saved some money.

[30:33] We bet that's not the right time.

[30:35] So I have a motion to approve.

[30:37] Motion by Mr. Rich.

[30:39] Do I have a second?

[30:39] Second.

[30:40] Second by Mrs. Soloway.

[30:41] Discussion from the board.

[30:43] Roll call, please.

[30:44] Mr. Rich?

[30:45] Yes.

[30:47] Mr. Paul?

[30:48] Yes.

[30:48] Mr. Renoir?

[30:50] Yes.

[30:53] Resolution number five, we're approving to contract the work of county bid 2026 to have 13.

[30:58] This is with BlackRock enterprises.

[31:00] This is for the resurfacing of county route 611 and county route 618

[31:05] in the townships of Rare and Clinton and the Burrow Flemington.

[31:10] Total contract, not to exceed is $930,000.

[31:15] I have a motion to approve.

[31:17] Motion.

[31:17] Motion by Mrs. Salvo.

[31:18] Second.

[31:19] Second by Mr. Rich.

[31:20] Any discussion from the board?

[31:22] We'll call please.

[31:23] Mr. Salvo, yes.

[31:24] Mr. Rich.

[31:25] Yes.

[31:25] Mr. Paul.

[31:27] Yes.

[31:27] Mr. Andrew.

[31:29] Yes.

[31:30] Mr. Andrew.

[31:30] Yes.

[31:31] And the final item resolution number six, your particular

[31:33] requisition number R26-5485.

[31:37] And this is with the parameters 4.

[31:39] And this is for the purchase of a super-duity crew cap pickup truck.

[31:43] Total amount not to exceed $61,387.40.

[31:49] I have a motion to approve.

[31:51] Motion by Mr. Rich, right to second.

[31:53] Second, my minutes to solidify the discussion

[31:55] from the board.

[31:56] All purpose.

[31:59] Yes.

[31:59] Mr. Paul.

[32:01] Yeah.

[32:01] Mr. Moore.

[32:03] Yeah.

[32:04] Mr. Moore's on.

[32:05] Yes.

[32:06] Thank you Mr. Moore.

[32:06] Good night.

[32:07] Mr. Moore.

[32:08] Mr. Reader, why are you thanking your argument?

[32:10] You got for us.

[32:11] We've got several matters for you tonight.

[32:13] The first three we can actually group together and vote as one.

[32:16] This is for a contract with PBA 188.

[32:19] I'd like to thank Prosecutor Roberson, our county council, Katrina Doyle, Deputy Administrator

[32:24] Shayna Taylor, and outside council's T for steer for their work on this.

[32:28] This contract, I think, is a good deal for both sides.

[32:31] It makes hundreds of paid more competitive, so we lose less officers to other neighboring

[32:35] counties, especially for the amount of money that we invest in their training and their

[32:39] expertise.

[32:40] but we also make some meaningful changes in health insurance that give the

[32:43] county more flexibility, which is one of our most challenging budgetary

[32:47] items. And in addition to that, we did some retirement reform in this contract,

[32:52] like we've done in other contracts, which is under the state of New Jersey and under

[32:55] our operating agreements, your eligibility for post-employment medical insurance,

[33:00] you have to be two different criteria so there's 25 total years of service or age

[33:05] 62 and 15 years of service.

[33:08] There was not anything in the language and contracts

[33:12] that said how many of those years have to be in

[33:13] 100 in County.

[33:15] So you have folks that move around from public employment

[33:18] and perhaps they only work here for a couple of years

[33:20] and then they retire and then 100 in County taxpayers

[33:22] have that burden.

[33:24] We have language in there that requires at least 10

[33:26] of those years of service be with 100 in County

[33:28] in these contract agreements.

[33:29] So I think that was a significant accomplishment

[33:32] at the bargaining table.

[33:33] The first resolution authorizes the Commissioner Director, Deputy Director, to execute on behalf of the county and collect the bargaining agreement between the county of 100-in and 100-in county prosecutors office of attendance, PB-a-188, for a period of January 1st, 2026 through December 31st, 2028.

[33:50] The second resolution authorizes the Commissioner Director, Deputy Director at XQ, on behalf of the county, collective bargaining agreement between the county of 100 and 100 county prosecutors office sergeants, PVA 188 per period of January 1st, 2026, December 31st, 2028,

[34:06] and the third resolution office, the Commissioner Director, Deputy Director at XQ, on behalf of the county, collective bargaining agreement between the 100 county,

[34:12] 200 County, 100 County Prosecutors Office of the Investigators, PVA 188, so there's three

[34:17] different units within the prosecutor's office, all represented by 188, and for the same

[34:20] period of January 1st, 2026 through December 31st of 2028.

[34:25] So do I have an motion to approve?

[34:28] Motion by Mrs. Solomon, the second.

[34:30] Mr. Richmond, the second.

[34:31] Any discussion?

[34:34] Full hall please.

[34:35] Ms. Oliver?

[34:35] Yes.

[34:36] Mr. Rutch?

[34:36] Yes.

[34:37] Mr. Moore?

[34:38] Yes.

[34:39] Mr. Moore?

[34:41] Yes.

[34:42] Mr. Elijah?

[34:43] Yes.

[34:45] And our last resolution, but most important, is to appoint Ralph Rungie as a county engineer in the Department of Public Works for a five-year term to be effective August 19, 2026 through August 18, 2031.

[34:57] And that's an importance to the provisions of NJSA-48-9-43.

[35:02] Ralph is with us this evening, and is wife Colleen and Ralph Rungie works in our engineering division and has been an outstanding person that we have come to rely upon for his expertise and knowledge.

[35:14] He has my support as well as all the administration and our director of public works.

[35:18] I think he's going to be a great county engineer for 100 and he has not a public and private

[35:23] sector experience.

[35:25] But Ralph's work with municipal clients for a number of years, he's worked in this capacity

[35:28] as an engineer in 100 new county with a lot of our local mayors and understands that

[35:34] level of connection and communication that's necessary to ensure jobs are done seamlessly,

[35:39] to ensure that, you know, there's tweaks that are needed or other things to make that relationship better between the county and the municipality that that happens.

[35:48] And I think that's been evident on some of the projects he's been spearheading this far.

[35:52] And I hope you move forward with this recommendation.

[35:56] Do I have a motion to approve?

[35:58] You know, smile because your wife's here and I wish my wife could hear how great I am.

[36:04] I'm not that great at all. Congratulations.

[36:08] Okay.

[36:09] Do I have a second?

[36:10] I'll second that and see.

[36:11] Thank you, congratulations.

[36:13] Second for Mrs. Soloway and the discussion from the board.

[36:16] The fix kind of has to be in reproduction life yourself.

[36:20] We're not going to come vote you down here for everybody else.

[36:26] So I'd have any other discussion from the board.

[36:29] Here we go.

[36:31] Let's vote.

[36:32] Roll call, please.

[36:33] Mr. Red.

[36:34] Actually.

[36:35] It's all on.

[36:36] So we, yes.

[36:37] Mr. Cole.

[36:38] Yes.

[36:39] Mr. Van Moren.

[36:41] Yes.

[36:42] Mr. Lanzar.

[36:43] Yes.

[36:44] Congratulations.

[36:45] Thank you.

[36:52] Thank you.

[36:55] So the next up is the consent agenda.

[36:57] All matters listed on the consent agenda.

[36:59] Considered to be deemed by the 100th County Board of County Commissioners and will be enacted in one motion to form a low

[37:03] Though we know a separate discussion be said

[37:05] Discussion desire that I don't be consent agenda and will be considered separately. Is anyone need anything removed from the consent agenda?

[37:16] Hearing none. Why have a motion to approve the entire consent agenda?

[37:20] Motion by Mrs. Salomey. Do I have a second second? Second, my mr. Rich?

[37:25] Roll call please miss all right. Yes. Yes, mr. Paul

[37:34] Yes, we're now entering our final public comment session anyone who works for us, still

[37:41] as a public comment, hearing none, are there any additional comments from the board members?

[37:49] It's good for each parent.

[37:51] All right, so we'll be seeing all of you on Wednesday night as we kick off the fair.

[37:56] We do that for a year before that, and to be able to do that, we're going to have to

[38:00] adjourn, but we'll have to do that.

[38:03] Motion adjourned, Mr. Brooks.

[38:04] So I have a second.

[38:05] Second.

[38:06] Second.

[38:07] Second.

[38:08] Second.

[38:08] You know, they aren't.

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